The FBI said Friday it had thwarted a potential ISIS-inspired terrorist attack on New Year’s Eve in North Carolina.Christian Sturdivant, an 18-year-old from Mint Hill, a Charlotte suburb, has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Russ Ferguson said. Ferguson announced the charges at a news conference alongside FBI Special Agent in Charge James Barnacle Jr.Prosecutors said Sturdivant was attempting to target a grocery store and fast food restaurant on New Year’s Eve. Sturdivant allegedly made contact with a individuals he thought were affiliated with ISIS but in reality were two undercover agents. Sturdivant was arrested on Wednesday and made an initial appearance in court on Friday.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The FBI said Friday it had thwarted a potential ISIS-inspired terrorist attack on New Year’s Eve in North Carolina.
Christian Sturdivant, an 18-year-old from Mint Hill, a Charlotte suburb, has been arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Russ Ferguson said.
Ferguson announced the charges at a news conference alongside FBI Special Agent in Charge James Barnacle Jr.
Prosecutors said Sturdivant was attempting to target a grocery store and fast food restaurant on New Year’s Eve. Sturdivant allegedly made contact with a individuals he thought were affiliated with ISIS but in reality were two undercover agents.
Sturdivant was arrested on Wednesday and made an initial appearance in court on Friday.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
